Airbnb limits hurt lower income folks
I know the difficulties New Yorkers face. I was born in Brownsville, one of the lowest income neighborhoods in New York City. Because I grew up watching my neighbors struggle…
Airbnb will wreck New York City’s neighborhoods
Much work has been done by the City Council to address New York’s housing crisis and strengthen protections for renters and homeowners. In the midst of a historic housing crisis,…
Children with autism face an added burden while SNAP benefits remain uncertain.
Earlier this week, the United States Congress voted to reopen the federal government. Yet for more than 470,000 residents of Philadelphia, the timeline for restoring full SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
The ‘No Kings’ rallies were a start. Now what?
In my younger days, I enjoyed sports talk radio. A favorite of mine was ESPN’s Mike and Mike. I remember during the height of the Colin Kaepernick protest, Mike Golic…
Where to get the best pies in Philly
Where to get the best pies in Philadelphia Skip to content The salted honey pie at Little Coco Fun + Foods in Barrington, N.J. Tom Gralish / Staff Photographer Link…
Hark! A Christmas concert is popping up at the Wanamaker Building
The Wanamaker Grand Court won’t just have the Light Show back again this year but will also host a one-night-only concert with orchestra, chorus, singers, and Wanamaker Grand Court Organist…
Chi Ossé launches primary challenge against Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Progressive New York City Councilman Chi Ossé filed paperwork Monday to challenge Hakeem Jeffries for his Brooklyn-based congressional seat. Ossé, 27, had previously shot down speculation that he was challenging…
Person stabbed on SEPTA subway platform in Center City
A person was hospitalized in stable condition after being stabbed Monday night on a subway platform in Center City on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line, an agency spokesperson said. The stabbing occurred…
Man, 31, shot in chest and back in early-morning Brooklyn killing
A man was fatally shot early Monday in Brooklyn. Officers rushed to the scene around 5:03 a.m. at 50th St. and Third Ave in Sunset Park where the 31-year-old victim…
Woman delivering packages in Brooklyn shot in face with pellet gun
A woman delivering packages to a Brooklyn apartment building earlier this month was shot with a pellet gun during a dispute, cops said. The 30-year-old victim was dropping some packages…